SHIRLEY ANN WILSON-VICKS

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Posted Mar. 9, 2013 at 10:32 PM

Posted Mar. 9, 2013 at 10:32 PM

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September 18,1952 - March 3, 2013

Hurleyville, NY

Minister Shirley Ann Wilson-Vicks, a resident of Hurleyville, NY went home to be greeted by her Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 3, 2013, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY. She was 60 years old.

She was born on September 18, 1952 in Walterboro, SC. Shirley was a retired supervisor for New York City Housing Authority with 20 years of service. Following retirement, she became an entrepreneur and a proud owner of two Floral Shops in Queens, NY. She was well known for her talented gifts in floral arrangements; later on, she was spiritually inspired by her Lord and Savior, and pursued her "divine calling".

Shirley completed her Baccalaureate Degree in Theology. She was awarded her Credentials as a Licensed Minister. Her ministry began in Mount Calvary F.W.B. Church in Brooklyn, NY under the leadership of Bishop Dortch. She relocated to the Hudson Valley area, where she joined and served faithfully at the St. John AME Zion Church of Highland Falls, NY, under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Moses Carter, Sr. Shirley served as a local Minister, sang in the Chancel Choir, was past President of the Willing Workers and President of the Conference Workers.

Shirley was an inspired author as well, of which, she wrote songs, plays, short stories, poems, as well as daily inspirational messages. Shirley's work was inspirational and once published, her work helped to heal her readers,

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 39 years, James C. Vicks Jr., married on August 19,1973; her son, James C. Vicks III; five brothers: James Gantt, Poncho Gantt, Tony Gantt, Ricky Reddings and Merrell Reddings; two sisters, Patricia Cussick and Margaret Miller; mother-in-law, Winoa Vicks; brother-in-law, Kevin Vicks; aunt, Renna Gantt; special sisters-in-law: Joann Reddings and Maria Reddings; special cousins: Carolyn and Lee Singleton, Samuel Crosby; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was predeceased by a brother, Alfred Cussick and sister, Delores Reddings.

Shirley will be truly missed, and we the family of Shirley Vicks would like to say a special "thank you" to each and every one of you, who has and continues to show love and support during this transition in our lives.

Minister Shirley Ann Wilson-Vicks will lie in repose from 5 to 7p.m. today, March 8th at St. John AME Zion Church, 7 Muller Ave., Highland Falls, NY. Services will be held at 7p.m. at the church. Reverend Dr. Mose Carter Sr. is officiating. Interment will be at 9 a.m., Saturday, March 9th in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, Poughkeepsie, NY. The Funeral Procession will depart for the cemetery at 8 a.m. sharp on Saturday, March 9th from Rhodes Funeral Homes, 259 Walsh Ave., New Windsor, NY 12553.

Professional services entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Homes, 43 Fairview Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY. "Committed To Being The Very Best". Call us anytime at 452-2894 or 452-6142.